ASROCK NUC BOX 3160 User manual

NUC BOX 3160
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published January 2019

Important Safety Instructions
Pay close attention to the following safety instructions before performing any of
the operation. Basic safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from
harm and the product from damage:
• Operation of the product should be carried out by suitably trained, qualied, and
certied personnel only to avoid risk of injury from electrical shock or energy hazard.
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet when installing or removing main
system components, such as the motherboard and power supply unit.
• Place the system on a stable and at surface.
• Use extreme caution when working with high-voltage components.
• When handling parts, use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Keep the area around the system clean and clutter-free.
• Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags when
not in use.
• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or contacts.

e terms HDMI® and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the
United States and other countries.

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Product Specications 2
Chapter 2 Product Overview 4
2.1 Front View 4
2.2 Rear View 5
2.3 Inside View 6
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 7
3.1 How to Remove the Bottom Case 7
3.2 How to Remove the M.2 WiFi Module (Optional) 8
3.3 How to Install the mSATA SSD 9
3.4 How to Install the 2.5-inch Hard Drive 10
3.5 How to Install the Memory Modules
(DDR3 Low Voltage (1.35V)) 12
3.6 How to Install the VESA Bracket 13
3.7 Positions of the NUC BOX 3160 14
Chapter 4 Software and Utilities Operation 15
4.1 Installing Drivers 15
Chapter 5 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 16
5.1 Introduction 16
5.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 16
5.1.2 Navigation Keys 17

5.2 Main Screen 18
5.3 Advanced Screen 19
5.3.1 CPU Conguration 20
5.3.2 Chipset Conguration 21
5.3.3 Storage Conguration 23
5.3.4 Super IO Conguration 24
5.3.5 ACPI Conguration 25
5.3.6 USB Conguration 26
5.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 27
5.5 Security Screen 28
5.6 Boot Screen 29
5.7 Exit Screen 32

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
• NUC BOX 3160 Barebone System with:
NUC BOX 3160 Chassis
Motherboard (pre-installed)
M.2 WiFi Module (Optional)
*e barebone system does not include memory, hard drive and mSATA SSD.
• Power Adapter (36W/12V) & Power Plug
• SATA Data and Power Cable
• mSATA Screw
• VESA Mount Bracket & Screw Package
• Support CD
• Quick Installation Guide
Because the hardware specications might be updated, the content of this documentation
will be subject to change without notice.
If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your authorized dealer.

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1.2 Product Specications
NUC BOX 3160 System Barebone
CPU
Intel® Quad-Core N3160 Processor
(Up to 2.08 GHz)
Intel® Quad-Core N3160
Processor
(Up to 2.08 GHz)
OS Windows® 10
Home N/A
Chipset Intel® N3160 SoC Intel® N3160 SoC
Memory DDR3L 2GB Optional
Supports DDR3L 1600/1066MHz,
2 x SO-DIMM slots, Max. 16GB
Supports DDR3L 1600/1066MHz,
2 x SO-DIMM slots, Max. 16GB
HDD
LAN Gigabit LAN
WiFi 802.11ac + BT 4.0 (pre-installed) Optional
Audio Realtek ALC233
Front I/O 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 3.0 (Type C), 1 x Audio-out with MIC-In
Rear I/O 2 x HDMI, 1 x DP, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x LAN, 1 x Kensington lock
mSATA
slot
2.5”HDD
Optional Optional
Supports 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD* Supports 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD*

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Power Unit 36W/12V Adapter
Dimension 110mm (W) x 46mm (H) x 118.5mm (L)
VESA Bracket included , supports 75 x 75 and 100 x 100 mm
Volume
(Liters) 0.6L
Operating
Tempera-
ture
0°C~40°C
Other OS Linux: Ubuntu 14.04.3 LTS / Ubuntu 15.04 / Ubuntu 15.10 / Fedora 23
/ Zorin OS 10 / Arch Linux 2015.10.01 / clonezilla-live-20150915-wily-
amd64 / Android-x86-4.4-r3 compliant

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Chapter 2 Product Overview
is chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of
the NUC BOX 3160.
2.1 Front View
No. Description
1Headphone & Microphone
2 USB 3.0 (Type A)
3 USB 3.0 (Type C)
4 IR Sensor Window
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2.2 Rear View
No. Description
1DC-In
2HDMI
3RJ-45
4 Kensington Lock Slot
5 USB 3.0 (Type A)
6*DisplayPort
*is DisplayPort only supports DP to D-Sub dongle and does not support DP to
HDMI dongle and DP to DVI dongle.
* ere are two LEDs on the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
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2.3 Inside View
No. Description
1 M.2 WiFi Module (Optional)
2mSATA Slot
3 SATA 3.0 Connector
4SO-DIMM Slots
5 Clear CMOS Pad
*Clear CMOS Pad allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear CMOS, disconnect the
power supply and short the Clear CMOS Pad.
6 Hard disk drive tray (compatible with 2.5" SATA HDD)
SO-DIMM memory, hard drive and mSATA SSD are not included with this system.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Installation
is chapter helps you install or remove important components.
3.1 How to Remove the Bottom Case
1. Remove the four screws on the bottom case.
2. en li up and remove the bottom panel..
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3.2 How to Remove the M.2 WiFi Module (Optional)
1. Disconnect the two antenna cables from the M.2 WiFi Module by liing the clips.
2. Remove the screw that holds the M.2 WiFi Module in place.
3. Carefully pull the M.2 WiFi Module from the slot and remove it.

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3.3 How to Install the mSATA SSD
1. Locate the mSATA slot on the motherboard.
2. Carefully insert the mSATA SSD into the slot.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the mSATA SSD to the motherboard.

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3.4 How to Install the 2.5-inch Hard Drive
1. Remove the four screws on the bottom case. en li up and remove the bottom panel.
2. Unscrew the four screws that hold the HDD cage in place.
3. Install the HDD in the cage using the four screws. en connect the SATA cable to the
HDD.

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4. Attach the HDD cage to the bottom panel and secure it using the four screws.
5. Connect the SATA Data and Power Cable to the motherboard and reinstall the bottom
panel.
6. Align the three latches on the bottom panel with the three latch holes on the chassis.
en reinstall the bottom panel until it
7. clicks into place.

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3.5 How to Install the Memory Modules
(DDR3 Low Voltage (1.35V))
1. Carefully insert the SO-DIMM memory modules into the slot at a 30-degree angle.
2. Push down until the modules snap into place.
1. e NUC BOX 3160 requires DDR3L SO-DIMM (1.35V).
2. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install identical (the same brand,
speed, size and chip-type) DDR3L SO-DIMM pairs.
e SO-DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the
motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

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3.6 How to Install the VESA Bracket
1. Attach the two screws to the base of the NUC BOX 3160.
2. 2. Attach the VESA Bracket to the rear of a compatible display using the four screws.
*Choose mounting holes depending on the mounting hole pattern of your LCD screen
(75 mm × 75 mm or 100 mm × 100 mm).
3. Mount the NUC BOX 3160 by sliding it into place.

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3.7 Positions of the NUC BOX 3160
e NUC BOX 3160 can be placed in vertical or horizontal position.
*Please note that keeping the NUC BOX 3160 in a vertical position will ensure better
cooling performance.
USB Power On Function:
USB Power On Function allows system power on via USB keyboard/mouse.
is function is useful when the NUC BOX 3160 is mounted behind your display/TV.
To enable USB Power On Function:
1. Enter BIOS by pressing <F2> or <Del> during device startup.
2. Select “Advanced > ACPI Conguration” from the menu.
3. Set “USB Keyboard Power On” and “ USB Mouse Power On” settings to “Enabled”.
4. Press F10 to Save and Exit.
Vertical Position Wall-mountedHorizontal Position

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Chapter 4 Software and Utilities Operation
4.1 Installing Drivers
e Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and
useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.
Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. e CD
automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.
If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the le
“ASRSETUP.EXE” in the Support CD to display the menu.
Drivers Menu
e drivers compatible to your system will be auto-detected and listed on the
support CD driver page. Please click Install All or follow the order from top to
bottom to install those required drivers. erefore, the drivers you install can work
properly.
Utilities Menu
e Utilities Menu shows the application soware that the motherboard supports.
Click on a specic item then follow the installation wizard to install it.